Part 1:
Using the company selected for the first task that is listed on the FTSE 100 index, your discussion should outline the following:
1. Identify the company dividend policy with brief comments.
2. Provide a critical discussion of the company’s dividend policy. provide supporting evidence.
The discussion should be supported by dividend policy theory. use one relevant theory only and refer to a maximum of two journal articles.
Part 2:
Task 1:
Find and disclose 5 publicly listed companies on the FTSE 100 index with the largest dividend yield figure and briefly comments on the results.
Tips: Capital IQ dashboard> screening > company screening > equity details > indices> choose FTSE 100 index (^UKX) and add criteria> search dividend yield> latest> add criteria> view results
Task 2:
Find and disclose your selected company and competitor’s latest dividend yield and briefly comments on the results.
Tips: Capital IQ dashboard> Search your company> quick comps> add/edit display column and add company icon.
Available marks:
• 5 marks for being able to identify the selected company dividend policy with brief comments.
• 15 marks for a critical discussion of company dividend policy.
• 5 marks for correctly selecting companies in the FTSE all-share index with the largest dividend yield and brief comments.
• 5 marks for correctly selecting and brief comments on your chosen companies and competitors with the largest dividend yield.
Total 30 Marks
Word limit: 300 words (the 300-word limit excludes your reference list).
